Toe Drag [Archive] - BirdPhotographers.net

James Shadle

03-01-2012, 10:33 PM

Roseate Spoonbill
Alafia Banks, Tampa Bay, Fl

Nikon D300
Sigma 300-800mm @ 600mm
ISO 400 1/2000 @ F7.1109540

Clemens Vanderwerf

03-01-2012, 10:39 PM

Cool shot James! Great pose and good underwing detail and reflection.
Did you see Yacht Express leave?

James Shadle

03-01-2012, 11:13 PM

I only saw your ship come in:w3.

arash_hazeghi

03-01-2012, 11:53 PM

awesome landing and I love how the feet are just touching the water!

dankearl

03-02-2012, 12:22 AM

Just a great Landing with the touchdown and splash.
Very good timing, focus and the usual nice IQ.

Robert Holguin

03-02-2012, 01:11 AM

Wow!! Excellent shot. Love the pose and the trailing water. Wonderful light and comp.
Very well done.

Arthur Morris

03-02-2012, 05:57 AM

Like the rest of the boys and girls I love the trailing splash. And the bird angling towards you. Folks interested in getting out with you might enjoy "Hooptie Deux Practicalities" by scrolling down here (http://www.birdsasart-blog.com/2012/02/20/solving-underwing-problems/).

gail bisson

03-02-2012, 06:09 AM

Lovely! You must have a library full of these beauties and cannot wait for you to share them with us.I like the reflections of the water under the wings and that the entire splash is visible.
I hear you will have an all girl crew on April 21 and 22! Perhaps we should bring some girlie music instead of AC/DC!!:bg3:
Gail

Randy Stout

03-02-2012, 07:06 AM

James:

A handsome fellow, great pose, sharp, well exposed, spray adds a lot of interest.

Dappled fill under near wing is cool.

According to Gail, sounds like you will need some Taylor Swift music for your outing on April 21 & 22. I am having a hard time picturing that one though :Whoa!:

Cheers'

Randy

Ofer Levy

03-02-2012, 07:37 AM

Killer image!! Love everything about it! (Still waiting to get your reply on my PM. )

Marina Scarr

03-02-2012, 08:00 AM

The dangling feet with the splash and the gorgeous light really make this one special. It's very nice to see you posting and looking forward to more.

Brian Johnson lives in Sarasota and just heard him jam at a party last week so my vote: AC/DC. :)

Karl Egressy

03-02-2012, 09:59 AM

Beautiful landing pose, excellent eye contact and nice colours, James.

Stu Bowie

03-02-2012, 11:43 AM

Hi James, perfect timing to capture the toes 'skiing' across the water. I like the overall landing posture too with the extended neck, and with good exposure and sharpness.

Troy Lim

03-02-2012, 01:12 PM

Nice shot as usual James. Love the toe drag action.

Melissa Groo

03-02-2012, 01:23 PM

We rocked out to AC/DC and Aerosmith on James' boat and it was awesome!
James, this is a stellar image, you are the spoonie master. EVerything from the killer pose, head angle, trail, reflections on wing undersides, and perfect EXP. We bow humbly before you.

Daniel Cadieux

03-02-2012, 03:12 PM

Amazing image James!! The toe drag and subsequent water trail are over the top. Not sure what is going on around the primaries...masking issue?

Rock on!!

Grace Scalzo

03-02-2012, 03:53 PM

You nailed the timing. Love the drag and splash.

Frank Schauf

03-03-2012, 07:56 AM

A great dynamic image, congratulations.